Stephanie Dolan Launches Age Well Consulting to Elevate Elder Care Navigation Across Canada

Stephanie Dolan, Founder of Age Well Consulting, is bringing more than a decade of frontline geriatric expertise to families seeking clarity and confidence in the aging journey. With a career defined by compassion, clinical precision, and steadfast advocacy, Dolan has supported hundreds of families across Canada as they navigate complex health, cognitive, and long-term care decisions.

A graduate of Sir Sandford Fleming College with a Diploma in Recreation & Leisure, Dolan is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology at Laurentian University. Her academic work reflects her enduring commitment to aging studies and person-centered care, strengthening the evidence-based foundation behind Age Well Consulting’s services.

Dolan’s clinical training is both extensive and specialized. She holds certifications in dementia and behavioral care, including P.I.E.C.E.S. and Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care; palliative and end-of-life care through the Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care program; cognitive and psychiatric assessment tools including MoCA and CAT certification; and advanced geriatric care training through McMaster University’s Art & Science of Geriatric Care. She is also certified in Mental Health First Aid and person-centered language training, reinforcing her holistic and respectful approach to client support.

For more than 11 years, Dolan served as a Geriatric Assessor and Client Support Specialist with Ontario’s Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN). Working within an interdisciplinary team of geriatricians, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and social workers, she co-developed individualized care plans for older adults living with complex cognitive, physical, and mental health conditions. Her collaborative leadership helped families make informed decisions while ensuring seniors’ dignity and autonomy remained central to care planning.

Dolan remains actively engaged in professional development and is a regular attendee of the McMaster University Annual Update in Geriatrics, staying at the forefront of evolving best practices in elder care.

What Sets Her Apart

Stephanie Dolan is widely recognized for her calm presence and steady guidance in high-stress aging situations. From dementia-related crises to long-distance caregiving coordination and long-term care placement, she approaches each case with discretion, clarity, and unwavering advocacy. Families and healthcare partners alike value her ability to translate complex clinical realities into practical, compassionate action.

Through Age Well Consulting, Dolan continues her mission: empowering families to approach aging not with fear, but with informed confidence, thoughtful planning, and meaningful support.

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Rita Ravin of Ravin Designer Jewelry Celebrates Nearly Two Decades of One-of-a-Kind Artistry

Since 2007, Rita Ravin, founder of Ravin Designer Jewelry (ravindesignerjewelry.etsy.com), has been transforming natural materials into distinctive, one-of-a-kind wearable art. Known for her refined craftsmanship and eye for detail, Ravin designs jewelry that blends elegance, versatility, and individuality—ensuring every piece tells its own story.

Working primarily with natural stone, Venetian glass, artisan glass, and organic materials, Ravin handcrafts jewelry that is both functional and unforgettable. Each design is thoughtfully composed using high-quality components, reflecting her commitment to excellence and longevity. Her collections are celebrated for their ability to elevate everyday style while remaining adaptable for special occasions.

“My desire is to make a woman feel special with a distinct piece of jewelry,” Ravin shares. “I aim to transform the ordinary into the unforgettable.”

Ravin’s creative journey is uniquely informed by her academic background. She holds both a B.A. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University. Her understanding of human connection and self-expression subtly influences her artistic process, allowing her to design pieces that resonate on a personal level and celebrate individuality.

Her dedication to craftsmanship and entrepreneurship has earned her recognition from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, where she was honored with the Best Home-Based Business award. This distinction highlights both her artistic excellence and her success as an independent business owner.

Through Ravin Designer Jewelry, Rita Ravin continues to empower women with jewelry that is distinctive, artfully made, and designed to be cherished. Each creation reflects her passion for quality, originality, and helping women feel confident and extraordinary—one piece at a time.

For more information, visit ravindesignerjewelry.etsy.com.

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Dr. Svetlana Kovtunova, MD, FAAFP, a board-certified Family physician with more than 20 years of experience in primary and acute care medicine, is distinguished by a rare combination of executive leadership and hands-on clinical practice. Having served in senior roles including Chief and Chairman of Hospitalist Departments across multiple institutions, she continues to practice actively as a Hospitalist, ensuring her leadership remains firmly grounded in frontline patient care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Kovtunova has partnered with executive leadership to advance quality, safety, compliance, and operational performance within complex healthcare systems. Her service on Medical Executive, Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Quality Improvement, and Corporate Compliance Committees has supported impactful policy development, strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration, and driven measurable improvements in patient safety.

By maintaining an active clinical role alongside executive responsibilities, Dr. Kovtunova effectively aligns institutional priorities with physician engagement, patient-centered outcomes, and sustainable operational practices. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes credibility, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Education and mentorship remain central to her professional mission. Dr. Kovtunova has served as Volunteer Faculty for a Family Medicine Residency Program and, earlier in her career, as an Associate Professor Department of ER and critical care in Medical College, reflecting a longstanding commitment to physician development and lifelong learning.

Dr. Kovtunova is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), formally recognized at Convocation 2025. She maintains active membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine, CHEST, Age Management Medical Group, American Medical Women’s Association, and the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine.

Demonstrating her commitment to forward-thinking healthcare leadership, Dr. Kovtunova completed Executive Education at Harvard Medical School in December 2025, earning certification in AI in Health Care: From Strategy to Implementation. Her work reflects a thoughtful approach to innovation and the responsible integration of emerging technologies into clinical practic 

Cindy H. Reed is a New York–born author, blogger, and creative entrepreneur. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Amityville, Long Island, Cindy has built a literary and creative career grounded in authenticity, reflection, and personal expression. She is a contributing author to God’s Joy Fruit (March 2020) and the author of Diesel: The Dittleberry’s Diva (April 2019) and Twisted Reality (August 2016). Her poetry and writing have also been published in three anthologies archived in the National Library of Congress: Diamonds and Pearls (1997), Best Poems of 1998, and Timeless Voices (2006).

In 2014, Cindy was accepted into Princeton Theological Seminary and was selected as a featured reader at the FCAC Literary Expo in Washington, DC. Her work and story have been highlighted through interviews and features on Sista’s Place Entertainment Blog and Maya’s Blog Showcase, and she was a featured guest speaker for the January 2016 empowerment call, “No More Talking, Just Action.” That same year, she was also spotlighted in the article “Black Girl’s Rock.” Cindy has contributed her writing to online magazines and served as a guest contributor for Pearly’s BlogSpot. In December 2025, Cindy was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who.

Beyond writing, Cindy is a dedicated entrepreneur and creative brand owner. She is the founder of Simply Cindy Blog and the owner of several online businesses, including Creations by Cindy’s Hands, Cindy’s Simple Pleasures, Petals by Cindy, and Second Time Around. A graduate of Hunter Business School in Medford, New York, Cindy is also a proud mother of two. Through her writing, blogging, and creative ventures, Cindy continues to inspire through storytelling, creativity, and purpose.

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